Inpatient Medical Coder: ICD-CM/PCS & CPT Expert

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Coder to assign accurate ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient diagnoses and procedures. You will abstract essential data for statistics and reimbursement and work closely with the revenue cycle team to ensure proper billing.

The role requires inpatient coding experience or completed PCS training, a high school diploma, and coding certifications (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC). Candidates in Illinois or Michigan are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Licensure/Certification: Completion of AAPC or AHIMA approved coding certificate program with RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC/CPC-A/CPC-H or RHIA/RHIT eligible within 1 year of hire.
• Proficiency with medical terminology, anatomy/physiology and hospital procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to concentrate on tasks over time.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Abstract required information for statistics and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle team to ensure proper billing and reimbursement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Written communication

Verbal communication

Medical terminology

Education

AAPC/AHIMA coding certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Coder to assign accurate ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient diagnoses and procedures. You will abstract essential data for statistics and reimbursement and work closely with the revenue cycle team to ensure proper billing.

The role requires inpatient coding experience or completed PCS training, a high school diploma, and coding certifications (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC). Candidates in Illinois or Michigan are encouraged to apply.